In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the SsangYong Korando e-Motion by 302 minutes, completing the 3218km route in 36h 1min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 36h 1min (302 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~569 kWh
- Distance: 3218km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
41h 3min |
36h 1min |
| Charging time: |
8h 31min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~579 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
SsangYong Korando e-Motion Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bulevardul 1 Mai (13 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol A1 Antimovo (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (27 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Lapovo sever (32 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (28 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (45 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Duino Nord (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Conad (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Castellaro Nord (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Nabrigas (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de Gasparets (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 24:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 25:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 11% → 34%)
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Stop 26:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 302-minute advantage over SsangYong Korando e-Motion on this 3218km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 8h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~569 kWh vs ~665 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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